PGA Wyndham: Matt Every shoots 61 to claim lead

Matt Every took the early lead at the Wyndham Championship on Thursday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Matt Every shot a 9-under-par 61 to take the early lead in the first round of the Wyndham Championship on Thursday in steamy conditions at Sedgefield Country Club.

Every posted a 29 on the front side before finishing with two birdies on the last four holes for the best mark among golfers with morning tee times. The other half of the 156-golfer field began in the afternoon.